Quinceanera Magazine Utah 2017 by Ron Cawey

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“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” –Benjamin Franklin-

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Paso a Paso We know first hand that planning a zquinceañera isn’t easy . There is so much to figure out like who’s gonna do your makeup? Where are you getting your dress? Is it in your budget? What about the banquet hall? Where are you getting the food from? And the list goes on and you are not done there. You need to figure out the order you need to start planning things. Like, you can’t order your dress one month before your quince. And you can’t start practicing for the vals 10 months before. It’s too early to even think about that. That is why we have created the perfect graphic step by step to help you figure this all out. The big picture of your quince is here and is made so you won’t be lost. It will help you get organized and it will help reliev some stress. This edition of Quinceañera Magazine is for all the girls that need help planning their quince. In this edition you will find everything you need to start planning like a pro.

CREATE A SPECIAL EMAIL FOR YOUR 15

PICK THE DATE OF THE PARTY.

THINK A NUMBER

MAKE A LIST OF ALL YOUR POSSIBL GUESTS.

HOW MANY GUESTS WILL YOU HAVE AT YOUR QUINCE?

RESERVE THE CHURCH

PLAN YOUR BUDGET ... PADRINOS MAYBE? WITH THIS IN MIND YOU CAN START PLANNING INVITATIONS AND GETTING QUOTES FOR DECORATION AND FAVORS

SALON START LOOKING

FOR DAMAS AND PICK YOUR SALON. THEY WILL ASK YOU FOR THE CHAMBELANES PREVIOUS INFORMATION... (NUMBER OF GUEST, DATES,THEME, COLORS, ETC)

SELECT YOUR MENU

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THIS IS A GOOD ONE... DO NOT GO FOR THE BIGGEST PACKAGE FOR LESS MONEY, INSTEAD, GO FOR THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER.

DRESS

WITHOUT A DRESS, THERE IS NO PRINCESS TO CELEBRATE.. INSIDE THIS MAGAZINE YOU’LL SEE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE DRESS... PICK EDOS TUX

S SSE DRE OR F MAS R DA U YO

ACCESORIES

INVITATIONS

TIME TO START WRITING INVITATIONS. WHAT’S YOUR STYLE? TRADITIONAL, QUINCE-TICKETS, MAGAZINE STYLE? FLOWERS AND DECORATION CHOREOGRAPHER

MUSIC BANDA, DJ?, MARIACHI?

MUSIC FOR CHURCH

LIMO OR PARTY BUS?

HAIR AND MAKE UP

TIME TO GIVE THEM A CALL

Confirm EVERYTHING! Do not assume all is in place... Call the limo guys, the photographer, catering, etc.

START REHEARSING THE BAILE SORPRESA, VALS, SPEECH. ALL THE EXTRA STUFF LIKE PHOTOBOOTH, CANDY BUFFET, ETC

NEXT DAY

DON’T FORGET TO RETURN EVERYTHING YOU RENTED: TUXEDOS, CRINOLINAS, FURNITURE, ILLUMINATION, ETC.

THE END

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IT DON’TUDBOI’S WAY THE R

Remember Rubi? The quinceañera that invited everyone to her quince last year through a Youtube video? And by saying “everyone is invited” she didn’t realized that she would be having a guest list of 900,000 conﬁrmed attendants!

Well, there is a better way to control who’s coming and who’s not. The best part about celebrating your quinceañera is having your closest family and friends there. Now it’s no secret that Latinos come from big families and where ever the party is, we’re there! It’s important to understand that you don’t need your cousin’s brother’s mother’s aunt’s neighbor there! It’s important to make sure that the people that matter most are there. It’s also essential that you maintain control of your guests and who comes in and out of your party. The best way to maintain control is to stay organized and have a well thought out plan.

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Your guest list may be extensive if you come from an extremely big family and they live close or maybe the guest list is minimal due to having a smaller family, budget or lots people out of town etc. Although we wish we could invite everyone we know, or sometimes people invite themselves when they hear that you’re having a quinceañera, the reality is that you simply can not. There are various factors to consider when deciding how many invitations to not only be made, but also how many to hand out.

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Having more or less people at your quince doesn’t decide how beautiful or fun it’s going to be, it just matters that the important people are there. There are lots of perks of having a smaller attendance like exclusivity, more money in the budget to direct towards decorations, or other luxuries like a photo booth, candy table or party favors (we’ll talk more about it later).

Ask yourself the following questions

to find the magic number: How many people does the budget allow? Remember you have to be able to seat and feed this amount of people _______________

What’s the capacity limit of your local? This is an important factor to consider when you’re choosing your location, that we will talk about more in detail later. There are certain laws and rules that will only allow a certain amount of people to be in a room due to safety and emergency situations. ___________________

The magic number of guests is ____________. The next step before you creating your invitations and inviting people is to create a guest list. A-Listers are VIP people that you and your parents really want to be there; something to consider is their spouse or signiﬁcant others, children and members of their house hold. *Remember family comes first, we’ll make a list for friends and B Listers later.

EFFECTIVE WAYS TO KEEP.

CONTROL OF YOUR TIME

Sort your life as a teenager. Are friends important to be around at this time? Do you find yourself on the internet a lot? These tips are so helpful to get you in a time management discipline.

1.- Make a to-do list every day

Put the most important tasks at the top, even if they’re things you’re dreading, and tackle them first. Include things you want to do on your list too, so you have items you’re looking forward to. Try motivating yourself with a reward if you get to everything on your list.

2.- Keep your work with you

That way, if you find yourself with extra time—while on the train or bus or waiting for an appointment—you can get something done.

3.- Don’t be afraid to say no

It’s OK to say no if your friend asks you to go to a movie one night but you have a test the next morning. Instead, find a time that works for both of you and go see the movie then.

4.- Find your productive time

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Are you a morning person or a night person? You’ll be more efficient if you work when you’re at your best.

5.- Create a dedicated study time

Set up a time devoted only to studying or homework. Shut off your phone and respond to calls or texts when your work is finished. Don’t check email or surf the Web (except when you need to for the work you’re doing) during this time either.

6.- Budget your time

Figure out how much time you usually spend on your activities and then create a weekly schedule to follow. Determine how much free time you have before you add any commitments. And don’t forget to schedule time to relax.

7.- Don’t get sidetracked

If you find yourself wasting time on unimportant things, stop, check your to-do list and get back to what’s at the top. Maybe you’re procrastinating because you’re not sure how to move forward on a school project. If that’s the problem, check with your teacher to clear things up so you can get moving.

8.- Get a good night’s sleep

Your brain needs rest to perform at its peak. If it’s time to sleep, list the things you still need to get done on the next day’s to-do list and go to bed.

PHOTOSHOOT PERFECTION

Open your eyes, start looking around, you’ll may find the perfect spot

Location is really important you don’t just want to do a photo session in your back yard. You want a place that will make you stand out and make the picture look amazing. I’m going to give you some suggestions to make that photo session amazing. You always want o look for natural lighting and open spaces like parks, Hotels with great view, deserts, a beach, lakes, and even neighborhoods could be great. Try to keep your eyes open when going out, you never know when you will see something you like. What I like to do is take a picture of the places I like and write down the address. I’m the type of person that always brings her camera, because you never know what can inspire you. Well girls I hope to see beautiful pictures on the page soon.

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Let’s talk about what type of makeup you should wear to a photo shoot. They are many different makeup brands and so many makeup looks out there, so how are you ever going to choose? Well I start by looking at my outfit and the style that I want to show. When doing this you must always remember not to be matchy matchy , it does not look good. What I mean by that is if you have a pink dress don’t try to match your eye shadow with it. Instead try a basic color like brown, black, or even gray. Staying with natural colors can help bring out your eyes and accessories your dress. Make up can be a bit scary and sometime over whelming if you are not a pro; luckily we have professionals to help. Today you could pretty much find makeup artist anywhere. So if you are not sure how good you are with make up I suggest a makeup artist. Now if you feel like you could do it on your own I’m going to suggest some great products for photo shoots.

Product #1 foundation this product is very important. On the day of the photo

shoot you want to look flawless so you need something with full coverage try Mac face and body or Laura Mercier Silk crème foundation.

Product #2 Eye shadow this product is all about your preference. Drug stores today have great eye shadow pallets that can be use to make your eyes pop.

Product #3 and #4 are mascara and fake lashes these products will complete your eye look and make it great. Always remember that makeup is for enhancing your natural beauty and not to hide your flaws. So I hope this product list helps you look good the day of your photo shoot.

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FACE EXPRESSION As many of you know we do a lot of photo shoots here at Quinceanera Magazine. So we know a thing or two about photo taking. Photo shoots can be a bit overwhelming and sometimes bad. While photo shoots can be glamorous they are hard work, specially if you don’t know how to pose or bring out your best feature. Now because this is a blog and not a video I’m going to try to explain it the best I can. Let’s jump start with your face. Make sure you are in a place with good lighting (the bathroom always works). Ask your mom or sister to take different pictures of you smiling. That’s how you’re going to determine which side is your best side. Make sure you also take a picture of different angles, and that way the next time you take a selfie you won’t have to go through a million.

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ARE YOU COLLEGE READY?

Take the Quiz 1Q My High School grades are more

important than my Standardized test (ACT, PSAT, & SAT) scores.

True or False

2Q The college with the lowest price

will be the most affordable.

True or False

3Q Big Colleges are best if I haven’t’

decided on a major field.

True or False

4Q Colleges require you to take three years of English classes during high school. True or False

5Q The Federal government provides

most of the financial aid.

True or False

6Q I can get into a selective college if I did poorly in 9th or 10th grade. True or False

7Q Colleges require you take three or more years of math classes that are Algebra 1 and higher. True or False

8Q Anyone can get into a public university, but it’s hard to get into a private college. True or False

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9Q The first step to getting financial

aid is researching scholarships.

10Q Only straight “A: students get aid. True or False

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1A T – Your performance in HS is a

better predictor of college success than the standardized testes. Colleges still consider look at your test scores. 2A F - Some colleges with a high tuition have raised significant amounts from grants. They have more money to give to students in the form of scholarships, which reduces the sticker price. 3A F - Best College is one that has core requirements of distribution requirements that ensure you will explore new areas and fields. 4A F - Most schools require four or more years of English classes. 5A F - Private colleges supply the largest portion of financial aid; government grants comprise only a moderate proportion of the aid available. 6A T - Colleges look for improvement in performance. 7A T - You must take at least three years of math at the Algebra 1 level or higher. 8A F - Some public Universities are among the most competitive to get into. 9A F - First step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 10A F - Federal aid is based on financial need.

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CHECKLIST FOR ACADEMIC & FINANCIAL PREPARATION!

9TH GRADE – FRESHMAN Take advanced placement classes in core academic subjects. Work with parents to estimate your financial aid using www. FAFSA4caster.com Get involved in school and or community based activities that allow you to explore your career interests. Research Career Options Start a list of your awards, honors, paid and volunteer work, and extracurricular activities and update regularly. 10TH GRADE – SOPHOMORE

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Meet with your school counselor to discuss colleges and their requirements. Consider taking PREP courses and a PRACTICE Sat or Act exam During summer; work, volunteer, or take a summer course away at a college. Go to career information events Research majors that might be a good fit with your interests and goals Learn the differences between grants, loads, work-study, and scholarships.

11TH GRADE – JUNIOR Fall, take the PSAT or ACT tests – you must take the test in 11th grade to qualify for scholarships and programs associated with the National Merit Scholarship Program. Spring, register and take exams for college admission Research the scholarships for which you might want to apply. Prepare now to submit scholarship applications. Summer before 12th grade – Narrow down list of colleges you are considering and visit the schools Use the FAFSA4caster financial aid estimator and compare the results to the actual costs at the colleges you will apply for.

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12TH GRADE – SENIOR Work hard all the way to graduationsecond-semester grades can affect scholarship eligibility Stay involved in After-School activities, and seek leadership roles if possible. Complete and Submit your FAFSA Apply to colleges – Prepare applications carefully, follow the instructions and Pay close attention to deadlines. Review your college acceptances and compare the colleges financial aid offers. Decide which school you want to attend, and notify that school of your commitment and submit any required financial deposit.

EL PADRINO Don’t be shy, they are expecting you to ask.

As I’m sure you’ve noticed planning a quinceañera can get pricey. There are so many things to take in to account from the reception hall, to the dress, to the muñeca and jewelry. The best thing about the Hispanic culture and tradition is that whenever someone decides to have a big event like this or a wedding is that we can count on our family to contribute. In other words, your Padrinos. They contribute money or sponsorship that they don’t expect for it to be paid back. It’s a mutual understanding that in the future if they ever plan an event for themselves or their children, they can come to you and your family for help as well. It could be a little weird or sudden if you just call someone and say “Hi, give me money” right? If you make it weird or awkward, they will feel weird and awkward. Being a padrino is a big deal, not only are they contributing hard earned money, their time and also their word of commitmen

1.- First you would start by thanking

them for the special or important roles they have played in your life. Example: “Tio, I just wanted to thank you for being like a second father to me and always supporting me”.

2.- Second tell them you have decided

to have a quinceañera and would like their blessing. Example: “As you know, I turn 15 next year and I decided to celebrate with a quinceañera!”

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3.- Third Ask for help. People are

more inclined to say yes, when you say the word help. Example: “Because you play such an important role in my life, I was wondering if I could count on for the _________________.

After they agree and say yes, ask what their budget is or how much money you can count on them for. Some may say I can do $300 towards the dress, or I can only do $100 towards the flowers. Any amount counts, and also helps you adjust your budget. Another option is if you come from a big family, you could ask each aunt and uncle or maybe cousins who are older for $100 donation each. If you get 15 people to say yes, that’s an extra $1,500! There could be situations where they might say no. We may never know exactly or understand someone’s financial situation. If they say no to contributing financially maybe they can help in other ways: decorating, setting up, or helping you finding vendors. Remember not to take it personal, they’re not saying no they don’t support you, they’re saying I just don’t have the money right now. For those that are able to help you financially and contribute, don’t just take their money and run. Keep them in the loop while you plan, for example, if an aunt is your madrina for the dress, let her know when you go shopping, invite her and make her feel like she is part of the planning.

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PENSANDO EN DEJAR LA ESCUELA?

No lo hagas ! BY QUINCEANERA FOUNDATION

Te lo van a decir en la escuela, en tu casa, los amigos, el gobierno, la television, esta revista, tu novio, en la iglesia… Pero al final del dia esta decision es solo tuya. No te rindas! Aqui te damos siete poderosas razones para permanecer en la escuela, graduarte y continuar una educacion superior.

1. ES UN PRIVILEGIO. Parece que

las escuelas y universidades siempre han estado ahí, pero en realidad la oportunidad amplia de estudiar es relativamente nueva. Durante siglos, solamente una minoría tenía acceso al conocimiento y los libros, mientras que la inmensa mayoría vivía en la ignorancia y el analfabetismo. El derecho a la educacion ha costado mucha lucha y mucha sangre. Tener libros, escuelas, maestros, acceso a educación superior no es cualquier cosa, en muchos lugares del mundo ni siquiera existe. Desaprovechar algo tan valioso es como dar la espalda a un gran tesoro que está frente a ti.

2. Estudiar te hace una persona mejor. Estudiar te acerca

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al conocimiento, el conocimiento a comprender la verdad de las cosas, de desentrañar los misterios del universo y cómo funciona el mundo. Te libera de la ignorancia, del fanatismo, de la dependencia y de la estrechez mental, tan peligrosa hoy día en un mundo donde todos los días aparece conocimiento nuevo y es necesario tomar más decisiones.

3.Adquieres confianza en tus 5. Te permite obtener un capacidades. Si bien es cierto que no empleo mejor remunerado. todo se aprende en la escuela, la gran ventaja de las instituciones educativas es que proporcionan una estructura de conocimientos organizados, cuya utilidad se prueba todos los días en los centros de trabajo. Las escuelas ahorran tiempo, proporciona un camino más corto para llegar a alguna meta. Además, terminar un curso de estudios da la sensación del logro; por eso las graduaciones que se tienen a lo largo de la vida son tan importantes. Graduarse de la Universidad es como sentir la satisfacción equivalente al del alpinista que ha escalado esa montaña que estuvo a punto de hacerle perder la vida muchas veces, pero llegó a la cumbre.

4. Te prepara para un mundo cada vez más competitivo. El

filósofo Francis Bacon dijo que la información es poder. En efecto, hoy se habla de la economía del conocimiento. Cuando un joven que trabajaba como mesero un restaurante por las tardes, me preguntó si era mejor dedicarse de lleno a su trabajo en lugar de estudiar, le respondí: para trabajar tendrás toda tu vida, para estudiar en cambio tal vez sólo tengas esta etapa, así que mejor aprovéchala.

Diversos estudios señalan que un graduado universitario tiene un en promedio un ingreso de tres a cinco veces superior a otra persona sin ese nivel de estudios. Si bien el ingreso depende de muchos factores y el grado académico no es por sí mismo una garantía de ganar mucho, sin duda es un elemento clave se expresa tener un mejor nivel de vida.

6. Ayuda a los demás. Una

persona con alto nivel de educación siempre hace falta, en cualquier lugar bajo cualquier circunstancia. La única persona mejor que un universitario, es un universitario con valores altos y amor por su país y su comunidad, que busque construir más para todos antes que solamente para sí mismo.

7. Te ayuda a crecer de manera integral. Todo lo que deja de crecer,

empieza a morir. Por ello, nunca dejes de crecer de manera integral, es decir, en todas las áreas de tu vida. Los humanos somos seres biopsicosociales, somos mente, cuerpo y espíritu, necesitamos crecer y desarrollar esas tres aéreas a en nuestra vida para sentir plenitud de felicidad cuando hace falta desarrollar una de las áreas siempre se siente algún vacío.

Be a Good Dama By: Jessica Bahena

So, you were picked to be someone’s dama! Congratulations! You were chosen because you’re someone very special to them! Now you have some dama duties, getting your dress, practicing a dance, and showing up right? Right! The QUINCEANERA has a lot going on right now, lots of decisions to be made, lots of stress and maybe she’s a little nervous, and she could use a good wing-woman by her side! But besides doing the obvious, here are three ways you can be a good dama and she will love you even more!

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STAY POSITIVE: if she asks for your advice or tells you about how stressed she is about… be supportive, be a good listener and help her keep a cool head

Be drama free: don’t be the dramatic dama who doesn’t get along with the others or is always saying something negative. Remember it’s not about you this time.

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Be someone she can count on: If you say you’re going to do something,

do it, even if it seems like a minor thing, keep your word and be responsible.

Don’t compete: Let someone else be the one getting all of the attention for once, this day is all about her, and yes you’re important too, but just try to blend in, just once!

DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN to make her feel special, hold her bouquet, fix her dress, hold her lip gloss, and tell her how beautiful she looks! That’s your job.

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Pre-Quince

Photoshoot By: Jessica Bahena

WHEN YOU HIRE A PHOTOGRAPHER,

sometimes you think you only need him there for the day of your Quinceanera. However, you should ask him or her if they do individual photo shoots and see if they could include that in your package?

An individual photo shoot gives you the opportunity to dress up, have professional pictures outside of your dress (if you want) and you can use those pictures on your invitation or as part of your decorations.

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The pictures donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be anything formal, they can be playful, casual, and an important part of the experience to help prepare you for being in front of the camera that day. Schedule a couple of hours when you can go to their studio or a park and take a variety of pictures to choose from!

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